Senior Software Integration Engineer

For over 110 years Aston Martin has made the most exquisitely addictive performance sports cars.

But no one builds an Aston Martin on their own. Behind these legends and landmarks are hundreds of dreamers, darers and doers who make extraordinary happen, every single day. That’s why the name of everyone who has ever worn our famous wings is inscribed on the wall of our factory.

As we embark on an exciting new era for the business, we need the very best people to write their own chapter on our journey to become the world’s most desirable ultra-luxury British performance brand.

Join us.

Job Purpose:

Ensure all commodity functions and features across complex systems are delivered and implemented with respect to full vehicle electrical architecture and programme deadlines across all build phases.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with Electrical Architecture & Commodity Teams to implement new / existing features.
• Drive issue resolution and where required support the technical implementation of mitigation plans with module owners.
• Represents EE Integration in engineering and technical reviews and escalation forums.
• Lead / Support “Bring To Life” workstreams for major and complex domains, lab cars and first fleet vehicles through the Integration Point and Feature Implementation Process.
• Prototype build and production line and fleet “first line” support.
• Ability to manage smaller special projects, working with key stakeholders to deliver against tight timelines.

Qualification & Experience:

• Experience of working in a technical automotive electrical application role.
• Experience of automotive architectures and communication protocols like CAN, LIN, Flexray, Ethernet.
• Knowledge of product development cycle from concept to launch completion (V Cycle) with a focus on software deployment and integration.
• Strong knowledge of automotive diagnostics standards (UDS, ISO 14229, DOIP) and diagnostic tools.
• Domain experience in Powertrain, Chassis, ADAS, Body or Infotainment.
• Complex issue resolution across various functional commodities
• Proven capability of vehicle analysis using Vector tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape or equivalent).
• Experience of diagnostic commissioning and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in reading circuit diagrams.
• Ability to interpret requirements documentation.
• Prototype build and production line and fleet support.
• Understanding of Functional Safety and Cyber Security.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including appropriate escalation and reporting where required.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (such as CAPL, VBA, Python).
• Understanding of ODX (ISO 22901).
• Development of test properties such as rigs and lab cars.
• Knowledge of automotive development systems e.g. releasing, concerns, containments, gateways and sign off documentation.
• Experience of more than one of the following commodities is preferred e.g. powertrain (including hybrid), chassis, infotainment, audio, cluster & displays, tracker & e-call, antennas, switchgear, lighting, camera & PDCs, body electronics, power management, EDS.
• Experience of automotive pre-production build environments: manufacturing processes, car configuration (feature coding), VCATS implementation.
• Technical engineering background and a knowledge of using calculation and analysis to drive design.
• Knowledge of automotive quality tools and processes.
• Supplier management experience.
• Software version control.
• Experience in HiL and SiL.
• Knowledge of issue management systems like eTrackers, Concerns, JIRA etc.
• Appropriate engineering degree or relevant experience.

Behaviours:

• Good problem-solving skills.
• Team player & able to collaborate with others.
• Analytical mindset and critical thinking.
• Builds positive and constructive relationships and is aware of others’ needs and uses this to work well together.
• Notices issues and seeks to address customer concerns.
• Has skilled and accurate planning capability including identifying risks and devising contingencies.

Belong at Aston Martin

We understand that the incredible beauty, craft and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different. Please speak to us if there is anything you need to support making an application with us.